Brighton & Hove Albion and AEK Athens will face off in the Matchday 1 of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage.
AEK Athens is likely to control possession and generate numerous scoring opportunities during the match. On the other hand, Brighton & Hove Albion may find it challenging to break through AEK Athens’s defense, but there is a possibility that they could pose a threat on occasion as well.
Brighton aims to continue their winning streak following a 1-3 triumph over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion has been conceding goals quite frequently in their recent matches. However, they have also been successful in converting their own scoring opportunities. Over their last six games, Brighton & Hove Albion has experienced defensive setbacks in all six matches but has managed to find the net in all of those games as well.
Unfortunately for Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, Ferguson, Enciso, and Moder won’t be available for this match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 0, Lost: 1, Scored: 15, Conceded: 7, Clean Sheets: 0.
In their most recent match, AEK Athens played to a 1-1 draw in the Super League against Olympiacos.
AEK Athens has shown a strong attacking form lately, netting 8 goals in their last 6 matches. While their manager, Matías Almeyda, will likely view this as a positive sign, AEK Athens has struggled defensively, conceding goals in 6 of those same matches. It remains to be seen whether this defensive trend will continue in their upcoming match.
Fortunately for AEK Athens, their squad is mostly in good health, with only one fitness concern for manager Matías Almeyda. Fernandes will be unavailable for this game.
Last 5 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 2, Lost: 2, Scored: 6, Conceded: 8, Clean Sheets: 0.
The match will be played at the The American Express Community Stadium.
September 21, 2023, 20:00 UK time.